There were heroes aplenty as the U.S. booked a spot in the Paris Gold Medal match with a 1-0 win over Germany. Just 12 days and five games since this all began, here we are. The U.S. women's national team has been redefined in less than two weeks. A new era has begun and, in truth, it's looked a lot like the old one - the GOOD old one, not the recent years.

Despite doubters, Sophia Smith, Naomi Girma and USWNT ahead of schedule: Winners and losers from Olympic semifinal

A lone extra time goal by Sophia Smith propelled the United States Women's Soccer Team to a 1-0 win against Germany at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday (August 6), clinching a berth in the gold medal game. Smith scored in the 95th minute on an assist from Mallory Swanson...

Sophia Smith Scores Game-Winner, USWNT Advances To Gold Medal Game

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) will play for Olympic gold for the first time since 2012 on Saturday back at the Parc des Princes after taking down a shorthanded German team 1-0 in extra time in Tuesday’s physical semifinal match in Lyon. The Americans will face the winner of the second semifinal this weekend in Paris between Brazil and reigning World Cup champion Spain, while Germany will stay in Lyon for the bronze medal match to be played the day prior.

Extra time heroics from Smith, Naeher send USWNT to Olympic gold medal match

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Amit Elor is now an Olympic gold medalist. The 20-year-old phenom from California wrapped up a dominant run through the 68kg weight class with another shutout victory after beating Meerim Zhumanazarova from Kyrgyzstan with a 3-0 score in the final match from Tuesday’s action at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Amit Elor becomes youngest American to win gold medal in wrestling

The U.S. beat Germany, will play for Olympic gold for the first time since 2012 thanks to extra-time winner from an attacking Smith. If there was anything that this U.S. women's national team could learn from their quarterfinal win over Japan, it was this: sometimes all that it takes is one moment of magic. You can dominate a game, hold the ball, dictate the pace but, if that moment is missing, so is the result. Until you find it, everything is in the balance. Until you find it, everything can go right, and yet everything can go wrong.

USWNT player ratings vs Germany: Sophia Smith strike secures extra-time win, USWNT to play for Olympic gold

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As an actor, Merritt Butrick was cast in one of the most coveted roles in the history of science fiction media. He played David Marcus, the son of the iconic Captain James T. Kirk, portrayed by William Shatner in the 1982 theatrical movie, Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn. Sadly, Butrick died of AIDS in 1989. He was only 29 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Star Trek' Actor Merrit Butrick: 35 Years After His Tragic Death

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

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Aurora, CO

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Spain star Jenni Hermoso slammed Brazil for their tactics as the Selecao beat them 4-2 to reach the Olympics final. Brazil pulled off a massive upset in the Olympic games on Tuesday as they thrashed reigning world champions Spain 4-2 to book their berth in the gold medal clash against the United States women's national team. An own goal from Irene Paredes opened the scoring, before Gabrielle Portilho and Adriana da Silva put Brazil 3-0 up heading into the final twenty minutes. Duda Sampaio put through her own net to give Spain hope, but Kerolin then made it 4-1 to Brazil and a stoppage-time strike from Salma Paralluelo amounted to nothing more than a consolation effort for La Roja.

'It's not football' - Jenni Hermoso slams Brazil's tactics after Spain Olympics upset as reigning world champions miss out on final clash with USWNT

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

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Social Media celebrates as USWNT secure spot in 2024 Olympics Gold Medal game

Heroics from Sophia Smith and Alyssa Naeher advance the U.S. into the Gold Medal game, and social media reacts. Party like it's 2012? That's the dream...

Social Media celebrates as USWNT secure spot in 2024 Olympics Gold Medal game

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